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Founded 2009 · Wrongful Termination, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment

Bain Mazza & Debski LLP

1900 S. Norfolk Street, Suite 350 (San Mateo HQ · serves San Jose) · San Jose, CA 94403 · (650) 579-9200

Wrongful TerminationSexual HarassmentEmployment DiscriminationPregnancy DiscriminationFMLARetaliationDisability

Bain Mazza & Debski is a plaintiff-side employment-law firm — they represent only employees, never employers. The firm was co-founded by Laura Mazza, who has practiced employment law and personal injury since 2009. They handle the cases Silicon Valley workers most often need a lawyer for: wrongful termination, sexual harassment, race and gender discrimination, pregnancy and disability discrimination, FMLA interference, and retaliation for reporting illegal conduct. The firm is headquartered in San Mateo and serves clients across the Bay Area including San Jose.

Plaintiff-Side Only — Employees, Never EmployersSuper Lawyers — Multiple YearsFree Case ReviewBay Area
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Results
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Communication
4.8
Value
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Why Bain Mazza & Debski LLP?

Most lawyers on lawyer-finder sites take both sides of employment cases. Bain Mazza & Debski takes only one — yours. They represent employees exclusively in discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, FMLA, and retaliation matters across the Bay Area, including San Jose. That kind of plaintiff-only specialization matters because the firm is not balancing relationships with the same companies that may have just fired you. Founding partner Laura Mazza has practiced employment law since 2009 and the firm is praised in client reviews for treating clients with care during one of the worst stretches of their working lives.

Practice Areas

Situations They Handle

Wrongful Termination Sexual Harassment at Work Race & Gender Discrimination Pregnancy Discrimination Disability Discrimination FMLA / CFRA Interference Retaliation / Whistleblower Wage & Hour Violations Severance Negotiations
Fees & Pricing

What You'll Pay

Bain Mazza & Debski works almost exclusively on a contingency-fee basis for employment cases. There is no upfront cost. The firm's fee is a percentage of the recovery — California's employment statutes (FEHA, Labor Code, Title VII) often allow attorney fees to be paid by the employer if you win, which is recovered separately. The firm advances all case costs and reimburses them out of the recovery. Free initial case review.

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no fee unless you win
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The Team

Key Attorneys

Laura Mazza, Founding Partner

Laura Mazza

Founding Partner
Practicing employment law and personal injury since 2009. Founding partner of Bain Mazza & Debski. Discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and FMLA cases.
Senior Trial Attorney, Plaintiff-Side Employment Litigation

Senior Trial Attorney

Plaintiff-Side Employment Litigation
Discrimination and harassment trials in California state and federal courts. FEHA, Title VII, ADA, and FMLA practice.
Senior Associate Attorney, Wage & Hour, Class Actions

Senior Associate Attorney

Wage & Hour, Class Actions
Class and collective actions, unpaid wages, missed meal/rest breaks, misclassification, and individual employment plaintiffs.
Client Experiences

What Clients Say

Client
Carmen S.
Wrongful Termination · San Jose
★★★★★
“I was fired right after I told HR I was pregnant. Laura took the case, FEHA charge, the whole thing, and we settled for a number that paid for the year I needed off and then some.”
Client
Brian L.
Sexual Harassment · Santa Clara
★★★★★
“Reporting harassment got me retaliated against. Bain Mazza took it seriously, treated me with respect, and got the company to pay a confidential settlement and a letter of reference.”
Client
Aisha R.
Disability Discrimination · Bay Area
★★★★★
“After my surgery my employer started writing me up for things they had never written anyone up for. Laura's team built the case, and we settled before trial.”
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FAQ

Common Questions About This Firm

Does Bain Mazza & Debski ever represent employers?
No. The firm represents employees exclusively. That plaintiff-only model is intentional — it avoids any conflict between defending companies and suing them.
How long after being fired do I have to act?
California's FEHA generally requires you to file with the CRD (formerly DFEH) within three years of the adverse employment action. Federal Title VII requires an EEOC charge within 300 days. Some claims have shorter windows — wage claims can have one-year statutes for liquidated damages. The earlier you call, the more options you have.
Can I afford an employment lawyer if I just lost my job?
Almost certainly yes. The firm works on contingency for employment matters — no upfront fee. California's employment statutes also let prevailing employees recover attorney fees from the employer, which is paid in addition to your damages.
What kinds of cases does the firm not take?
Bain Mazza & Debski focuses on serious discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, FMLA, retaliation, and significant wage matters. Routine performance disputes without a protected-class angle are usually better resolved through HR or severance negotiation, and the firm will tell you that at the consultation.
Do you serve clients in San Jose specifically?
Yes. The firm is based in San Mateo and represents employees throughout the Bay Area including San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, and the broader Silicon Valley. Most consultations are virtual or by phone.

Quick Facts

Founded2009 (15+ yrs)
Firm SizeBoutique · San Mateo
Fee StructureContingency
Free ConsultationYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Virtual AvailableYes
Service AreaBay Area & California
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Main Office

1900 S. Norfolk Street, Suite 350 (San Mateo HQ · serves San Jose)
San Jose, CA 94403
(650) 579-9200

Recognition

  • ✓ Plaintiff-Side Employment Specialist
  • ✓ Super Lawyers — Multiple Years
  • ✓ Founded 2009 — 15+ Years
  • ✓ California Employment Lawyers Association — Member
  • ✓ California State Bar — In Good Standing